Family Meals – Your guide to homemade, hearty, and healthy food

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Browse our curated collection of from-scratch recipes featuring fresh, homegrown ingredients and flavorful yet simple techniques—delight in creating nourishing meals that bring the taste of the homestead right to your table.

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A Readers Favorite

This post has been such a fun post. It has brought so much community and interaction while bringing people together. It’s been fun reading all the “southern sayings” y’all have left, too. I’m working on part two now and can’t wait to see how y’all like it.

A Readers Fav!

This post has been such a fun post. It has brought so much community and interaction while bringing people together. It’s been fun reading all the “southern sayings” y’all have left, too. I’m working on part two now and can’t wait to see how y’all like it.

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Latest Recipes

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Classic Cheese Ball

This Classic Cheese Ball recipe makes the perfect appetizer for any party…
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Strawberry Bread

Full of flavor, this Strawberry Bread bursts with sweet, juicy…
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Hey there! I’m Kim!

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The kitchen where all the cooking takes place.

Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here!

My journey to cooking is a story of growing up with a mom and two grandmas who were excellent cooks. This led me down the path of knowing how to cook as a young bride. It’s a tale of embracing made-from-scratch meals and the profound joy of cooking them for my family and friends.

Learning the Homesteading Basics

Embark on a transformative journey into self-reliance and sustainability, creating a life that’s in harmony with nature.

Raising Chickens

Explore our comprehensive guide on Chicken Raising, packed with insights for healthy, happy backyard flocks.

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Beekeeping

Dive into beekeeping: hive management, honey harvesting, and sustaining healthy bee populations.

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Bread Making

Unveil the art of homemade bread baking with our easy-to-follow recipes and expert tips.

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Canning

Master the art of canning and preserving your harvest with our detailed guides and tips.

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Favorite Products

These are a few of my favorite products that you’ll find in my kitchen

Organic Ingredients I love

My Fav Canning Supplies

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